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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,196.17, 12,282.44 and 4,675.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,196.17, 12,282.44 and 4,675.32 is: 7,006.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,196.17 : 12,282.44 = 4,675.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,196.17/12,282.44 = 4,675.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,196.17x = 12,282.44 × 4,675.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,196.17x = 57,424,314.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,424,314.00/8,196.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.24

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